My word for 2026 is remember.

Every day I want to remember.

Why I came into this life and why it matters.

When I need to show up, when I did show up, when I was needed, and when I am still needed.

Who participated in my life to help, teach, support, and challenge, and that I need to pay it forward.

Them. The ones I never met and sacrificed on my behalf. The ones who went first and demonstrated what not to do and what must be done.

You and your role in my life, even if we never met. And those of you who are not at the table when decisions are being made, so I can include you in the process and outcome.

Where I am, have been, and where I still hope to go.

Me. To take good care of me physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Every day.

My values that guide how I do any of these because, the minute I forget my values, then none of the above matters.

What is your word for 2026?

Mary